Average time of occurrence of reported Tornadoes in Virginia from 1950-2011 - 3:17 pm. Virginia Annual Lightning Density - 8.7 flashes per square mile - 20th highest in U.S. Record Driest year in Virginia from 1895-2012 - 1930, avg precipitation 25.15 inches.
A Host family is a family that takes on the responsibility of allowing a student from another country to stay at their home for anywhere from a few weeks Community for high school exchange students and host families.
You are not parents. High school students are a different story. You actually serve as parents to the student while they are in your home. You should treat them as members of your family. You do NOT get paid to host, it is a volunteer experience.As a host family, you pay for room and board -- maybe a Christmas or birthday present (you should!). The students come fully insured, pay all their own medical, school and personal expenses.ou are not parents. High school students are a different story. You actually serve as parents to the student while they are in your home. You should treat them as members of your family. You do NOT get paid to host, it is a volunteer experience.